Tim Cowling

Race Relations Act Equal Pay Act Sex Discrimination Act Trade Union and Labour Relations

Act Disability Discrimination Act

Race Relations Act - 1965 Equal Pay Act - 1970 Sex Discrimination Act - 1975 Trade Union and Labour Relations

Act - 1974 Disability Discrimination Act -1994

Equality Act 2010 - Protected Characteristics

Equality Act 2010 - Protected Characteristics

Age Race Disability Gender Reassignment Gender Pregnancy/Maternity Marriage/Civil Partnership Religion/religious belief Sexual Orientation

Direct Discrimination Discrimination because of a protected

characteristic

Indirect Discrimination A policy that applies to everybody, but

has a disproportionate effect on people with a particular

characteristic.

Associative DiscriminationDiscrimination against a person because they are associated with

someone with a protected characteristic.

HarassmentViolating the dignity of an individual

by reference to a protected characteristic

If in doubt ask two questions:

1. Does our action comply with the Four Way Test?

2. How would I expect to be treated in that situation?

A positive approach makes your club:

Compliant Friendly

Welcoming

It may even attract new members!